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S219 NSN

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,260 mi
Last recorded125,260 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS219 NSN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 125,260 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 122,328 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake low on performance

Pass 26 May 2015 120,934 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 120,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 118,640 miles

air bag light on

both front to rear and rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2011 115,138 miles

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

both rear sub frame bushes worn

Fail 21 Nov 2011 115,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

both rear sub frame bushes worn

Pass 4 Nov 2010 112,904 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 105,025 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

wear to both front tyres on edges

Fail 5 Nov 2009 105,021 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

wear to both front tyres on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2008 97,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 89,016 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 83,423 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 70,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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S219 NSN is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1998 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 117,395 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S219 NSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S219 NSN registered?

S219 NSN is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S219 NSN safe to buy?

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